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Updates on current local food and drink news in Rhode Island featuring: Winner of 2018 Newport Burger Bender / March Madness at the Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market / Norey’s, Newport Named Great American Beer Bar

Last month I had the pleasure of visiting Skyline at Waterplace for a VIP treatment at their first ever, Dine with Skyline by Russell Morin Catering and Events! I have to say, I was honored to be surrounded by some of Rhode Island’s Culinary and Press related royalty. However, nothing was more exciting than seeing Eat Drink RI’s own, Katie Kleyla walk through the doors!

I’ve had Knead donuts before at Sin, White Electric and at events but this was my first experience at their storefront. How had I missed this!?! I walked into donut paradise. I had never tried their jelly donut so I figured this would be a special treat! I’m usually a glazed old fashion kinda guy. I did try the beautifully displayed samples and a bite from each of the people in my Poké-party. Come on, Gotta try ‘em all!

The other day I was wandering around the West Side of Providence and I stumbled upon The Nitro Bar. I had the pooch with me otherwise I would have sat inside the adorable cafe with large windows overlooking the hustle and bustle of Broadway. Even on the the coldest of winter days it’s great for people watching.

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Created in 2010 by David Dadekian, Eat Drink RI is one of the top media, marketing and event production companies in the region for all things culinary. EatDrinkRI.com houses the most up-to-date local food & drink event calendar and culinary job listings, in addition to covering local food events, chefs & restaurants, the beverage industry, and locally produced artisanal products. Eat Drink RI produces and promotes several all-local culinary events, including an annual 3-day Festival in Providence celebrating the best of the culinary world in Rhode Island. Dadekian is a RI Foundation Innovation Fellow and is currently working to create a central culinary market for all Rhode Islanders.

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David Dadekian

Dadekian has been called “RI’s unofficial Food Laureate” by the Providence Phoenix, “mastermind of the food news website and event-organizing operation, Eat Drink RI, who seems to know every chef, restaurant, farm stand, and manufactured food product within state lines.” Dadekian is also a RI Foundation Innovation Fellow, past-Chairperson of the RI Food Policy Council, and husband and father of two girls.